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2006-2007 MEAP and MME Social Studies Assessments. Ruth Isaia MDE-OEAA-MEAP. 5/23/2006. 6th grade social studies MEAP. Can cover all Michigan history American history through 1792 10 multiple-choice items each of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics
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2006-2007 MEAP and MME Social Studies Assessments Ruth Isaia MDE-OEAA-MEAP 5/23/2006
6th grade social studies MEAP • Can cover all Michigan history • American history through 1792 • 10 multiple-choice items each of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics • 6 multiple-choice items of Inquiry (1 five item cluster and one item in each Decision-Making) • Two persuasive essays (one is field test)
9th grade social studies MEAP • American history 1763-1900 • 10 multiple-choice items each of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics • 6 multiple-choice items of Inquiry (1 five item cluster and one item in each Decision-Making) • Two persuasive essays (one is field test)
11th grade (MME) assessment • American History: 1890-Current (Age of Imperialism) • 10 multiple-choice items each of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics • 7 multiple-choice items of Inquiry (1 five item cluster and one item in each Decision-Making) • Two persuasive essays (one is field test)
In general… • Sixth and ninth grade assessments do not change • MME is strictly timed: 50 minutes for each part; ~20 minutes for essay • MME essay is double scored: total 22 max points for writing and social studies • Social studies does “count” for merit award! • MME: students may start with the essay, but MUST stay within Parts 1 or 2
For MME Writing : Scored by two independent MME scorers, using new MME persuasive writing 6-pt. rubric Scored for persuasive writing Contributes to MME Total Writing Score For MME Social Studies: Scored by two independent MME scorers, using standard MEAP social studies 5-pt. rubric Scored for social studies content Contributes to MME Social Studies Total score Double-scoring the Social Studies Response
Contact Information For more information about the MME, go to: • www.michigan.gov/mme For more information about the ACT, go to: • www.act.org
Item Review Committees • Item writing: Summer: Michigan social studies educators • Item reviews: Throughout the school year: Content, Bias • Range finders: Throughout the school year: scoring the persuasive essay
Social Studies GLCEs Timeline • Elementary and Middle School : Stan Masters • High School US History and Geography; World History and Geography: Dr. Bob Bain • State Superintendent reviews GLCEs: Spring 2007 • State Board of Education reviews GLCEs: Summer 2007
Questions? Suggestions? Concerns? • Ruth Isaia isaiar@michgan.gov 517 335 0477 • Karen R. Todorov Social Studies MDE Consultant: todorok@michigan.gov • Betty Underwood, OSI: GLCEs information: underwoodb@mi.gov • Released items: www.mi.gov/meap • History themes: www.mi.gov/socialstudies
Range finding week of Jan. 8th • 6th grade Jan 8, 9, 10 • 9th grade, Jan 8, 9, 10 • 11th grade 10, 11, 12 Please call or write me if you can help or have recommendations for teachers
Possible on-line pilot test fall 2007 • 9th or 6th grade? • Keyboard literate students: computer lab available • Contact Paul Stemmer directly if interested: 517 241 2360 • stemmerp@mi.gov
Scoring Workshops and Annotated Guide • We’re doing well! • MCSS conference there will be a scoring workshop and roll out of a DRAFT of the annotated guide • Please contact me with questions or suggestions